Man who claims his autism is linked to his care in Tipperary hospital at birth settles case

The judge approved the settlement agreement, including an interim payment of €1.575m

The HSE accepted there had been a delay of one hour and 17 minutes in delivering the baby at South Tipperary General Hospital. File picture: Denis Minihane

A young man with autism who had sued over the circumstances of his birth at South Tipperary General Hospital has settled a High Court action with an interim payout of over €1.5million.

Brian Naughton, aged 19, who also has an intellectual disability and is non-verbal, had through his mother Breda Naughton sued the HSE over the circumstances of his birth.